Wimbledon

Anyone who has witnessed the tournament director of the Connecticut Open in action has come away awed by her enthusiasm, determination and drive. Anne Worcester, 54, is always on, whether she's landing one of the big-name female stars to play at August's annual professional tennis tournament in New Haven or coming up with a new draw to attract fans — such as the male Legends exhibition, which drew John McEnroe for this year's tourney from Aug. 21 to 29. In addition to her nearly two-decade run as the tournament's director, Worcester is chief marketing officer of Market New Haven. In that role, she promotes the city's award-winning dining and world-class...

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